Daiwa 23 Saltiga 6000-HX vs Daiwa GS LTD 3000X

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Daiwa 23 Saltiga

Seafishing

72.40 out of 100

Value for money3.5 out of 5

Quality classExcellent

Durability9.5 out of 10

Ergonomics5.83 out of 10

Gear ratio5.7:1

Maximum drag15kg / 33.07lbs

Weight400g / 14.11oz

Line retireve per crank101 centimeter / 39.76 inch

Ball bearings12

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSeafishing
Price range~ €777.77
Is saltwater resistantYes
Spare spoolNo
Reel size6000-H
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.43/150

Daiwa GS LTD

Spinning

27.40 out of 100

Value for money3 out of 5

Quality classMedium

Durability3.66 out of 10

Ergonomics4 out of 10

Gear ratio4.7:1

Maximum drag0lbs

Weight305g / 10.76oz

Line retireve per crank79 centimeter / 31.1 inch

Ball bearings4

Technical Specifications

BrandDAIWA
The main category of the reelSpinning
Price range~ €83.33
Is saltwater resistantNo
Spare spoolNo
Reel size3000
Handle typeSingle handle
Drag typeFront drag
Handle orientationLeft, Right
Line capacity monofilmm/meter: 0.28/220

Conclusion

Daiwa 23 Saltiga 6000-HX clearly outshines Daiwa GS LTD 3000X, offering significantly better performance in maximum drag (15kg / 33,07lbs) and durability (9.5 out of 10). While Daiwa GS LTD 3000X may be a budget-friendly option. For most anglers, Daiwa 23 Saltiga 6000-HX is the kind of reel you can trust when performance matters.

What's the difference between Daiwa 23 Saltiga and Daiwa GS LTD?

Daiwa 23 Saltiga 6000-HX

Scoring 8 out of 10 (15kg / 33,07lbs), the reel delivers reliable, smooth resistance when targeting strong fighters like snapper or pollock
Scoring 8.86 out of 10 (400g / 14,11oz), this reel is lighter than expected for a saltwater model, which helps on long sessions without extra strain
Built tough for the salt, ideal for seafishing.

Daiwa GS LTD 3000X

6.29 out of 10 (79 centimeter / 31.1 inch) in line retrieve, means the reel delivers a steady and reliable retrieve which is ideal for most everyday techniques
The reel scores 7 out of 10 (4) in bearings, offering smooth performance for regular use with no issues